Long’s death removed a major populist challenger to Roosevelt’s New Deal and significantly altered both Louisiana and national political dynamics and opposition to FDR’s policies.
On September 8, 1935, Senator Huey P. Long was shot by Carl A. Weiss inside the Louisiana State Capitol, suffering mortal wounds that led to his death two days later.
Long’s death removed a major populist challenger to Roosevelt’s New Deal and significantly altered both Louisiana and national political dynamics and opposition to FDR’s policies.
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On June 16, 2026, the FBI announced it had successfully disrupted an alleged plot involving explosive-laden drones targeting a high-profile Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event at the White House, an event notably associated with Donald Trump.
The FBI thwarted a planned attack on a UFC event hosted by Trump at the White House.
A gunman was killed after opening fire near the White House, prompting a security response.
A gunman was shot and killed by Secret Service agents after opening fire near the White House.